Chicken Soup for the Busy Coordinator B2B Research Online Portal FAQs (March 2010) B2B Research Online Portal FAQs The NHG Research and Development Office (RDO) and the Domain Specific Review Boards (DSRB) are proud to announce the launch of the B2BResearch Online Application & Review System - a paperless ethics application and review system. By 1st February 2008, this user-friendly system will be in placed to allow researchers to submit their research protocols ONLINE for ethics review.

Frequently Asked Questions 1. Our application was submitted just before the submission deadline. However, it was not accepted for the month’s DSRB full board review. Why was this so? The submission deadline for a particular month’s full board review is the first working day of that same month. When the online application form is submitted, it will be forwarded to the Department and Institution representatives (DR & IR) for review and endorsement. The DSRB can only accept the online application form after it has been endorsed by the DR and IR. Henceforth, study team members are strongly encouraged to prepare and submit their applications ahead of the deadline, and allow time for the DR and IR to endorse the applications. Once the account is created all existing protocols, CITI status and rest of information will be migrated into new system. At present DSRB number is a primary key but online system will track protocols according to name of PI’s so its utmost important to create accounts as early as possible to ensure smooth migration of database.

Frequently Asked Questions 2. The Investigators are unable to update their minimum training status in the account profile. Why is this so? The minimum training status can only be updated by the DSRB staff. If the Investigator has completed the training requirements but the status has not yet been updated, please contact your Domain Coordinator. You can also fax a copy of the CITI certificate to 6496-6257 (Attn: Nor-DSRB). If the Investigator completed other relevant training courses such as GCP workshop, he/she can fax a copy of the certificate, together with the Waiver of CITI Certification Form to DSRB. Once the account is created all existing protocols, CITI status and rest of information will be migrated into new system. At present DSRB number is a primary key but online system will track protocols according to name of PI’s so its utmost important to create accounts as early as possible to ensure smooth migration of database.

Frequently Asked Questions 3. I have a report on local death in non-NHG site that is unrelated and unexpected. I cannot submit it through UPIRTSo online. Why is this so? Before submitting the report, please ensure the following criteria are met: Occurrence within Local (NHG) sites Can be related/unrelated Can be expected/unexpected Occurrence in non-NHG Local (Singapore) or Overseas Sites Must be related Must be unexpected Once the account is created all existing protocols, CITI status and rest of information will be migrated into new system. At present DSRB number is a primary key but online system will track protocols according to name of PI’s so its utmost important to create accounts as early as possible to ensure smooth migration of database. IMPT: Local (NHG) refers to study sites under the oversight of the NHG DSRB. These include all NHG Institutions, NUHS, AH and Lilly-NUS.

Frequently Asked Questions Examples of “Local (NHG)” sites Once the account is created all existing protocols, CITI status and rest of information will be migrated into new system. At present DSRB number is a primary key but online system will track protocols according to name of PI’s so its utmost important to create accounts as early as possible to ensure smooth migration of database. Examples of “Local (Singapore)” sites Select Study Site

Frequently Asked Questions Once the account is created all existing protocols, CITI status and rest of information will be migrated into new system. At present DSRB number is a primary key but online system will track protocols according to name of PI’s so its utmost important to create accounts as early as possible to ensure smooth migration of database. Ensure that this is checked as “YES” if the death occurred in “Local (NHG)” sites.

Frequently Asked Questions Choose from the list of countries Once the account is created all existing protocols, CITI status and rest of information will be migrated into new system. At present DSRB number is a primary key but online system will track protocols according to name of PI’s so its utmost important to create accounts as early as possible to ensure smooth migration of database.

Frequently Asked Questions IMPT: “Local deaths” here refers to incidents occurring within study sites under the oversight of NHG DSRB. Please check the appropriate boxes. Once the account is created all existing protocols, CITI status and rest of information will be migrated into new system. At present DSRB number is a primary key but online system will track protocols according to name of PI’s so its utmost important to create accounts as early as possible to ensure smooth migration of database.

Helpline: 6496 6979 (Office hrs) For Feedback, Suggestions or Questions on B2B Online : Email: B2BAdmin@nhg.com.sg Helpline: 6496 6979 (Office hrs) For Feedback or Suggestions for CRCS : Email: crcs@nhg.com.sg Clinical Research Coordinator Society c/o Research & Development Office 6 Commonwealth Lane #04-01/02 GMTI Building Singapore 149547